UFO Rama - No 122

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO-RAMA
Issue: Nr. 122
Date: May 2009
Publisher: reteufo
Country: Italy
Type: Monthly UFO publication

Editorial

The editorial for May 2009 highlights a significant increase in UFO sightings across Northern and Central Italy. Experts are actively working to analyze testimonies, photos, and films, confirming that the phenomenon has been ongoing for over 60 years. The editorial asserts that extraterrestrial reality is now evident, with political, military, and religious institutions progressively releasing information about UFOs, making concealment impossible. It emphasizes UFO-RAMA's role at the forefront of informing and disseminating information on extraterrestrial themes.

UFO Spotted in South Harrow

This section details a sighting on March 31, 2009, in South Harrow, UK, captured by amateur photographer Ahmad Zaigham. The unidentified flying object appeared through the clouds, described as a light unlike any aircraft. Moments after being photographed, the object seemed to fade and travel at high speed. Zaigham reported hearing a whistling sound but no loud noise. He considered passing the picture on to NASA.

Italian Astronauts and NASA Appointment

RAI TELEVIDEO - May 21, 2009: Samantha Cristoforetti is highlighted as the only Italian woman astronaut among the six new astronauts selected by the European Space Agency (ESA). She joins fellow Italians Paolo Nespoli and Roberto Vittori, with Luca Parmitano being a new entry. Cristoforetti, 32, is a pilot in the Italian Air Force, with degrees in mechanical engineering and aeronautical sciences. Parmitano, 33, is a test pilot for the Air Force.

Corriere della Sera - May 24, 2009: The White House announced the nomination of Charles Bolden, a 62-year-old African-American, as the new head of NASA. Bolden, a former Marine general, Vietnam veteran, and astronaut who participated in four shuttle missions, would be the first African-American to lead NASA if confirmed by the Senate.

Turin UFO Sighting

Cronacaqui - Date not specified, likely May 2009: This article describes a mass sighting in Turin on Saturday, May 2nd, where dozens of residents witnessed five luminous objects in the sky over the hills. One witness managed to film a video that gained internet attention. The objects were described as orange-yellow spheres with intermittent lights, following strange orbits, and hovering for up to 30 minutes. Another group reported seeing a single sphere followed by four more, moving in formation. The objects were slow-moving, sometimes stationary, and made no noise, ruling out conventional aircraft. Edoardo Russo from Cisu suggested the lights could be laser effects reflected by clouds, while the article leaves open the possibility of extraterrestrial visitors.

Massa UFO Sighting

Corriere Fiorentino - May 15, 2009: This report details 'close encounters of the third kind' in Massa, Italy, where numerous coastal residents claimed to have seen and photographed flying objects. The sightings generated significant local attention, prompting an investigation by the Carabinieri to determine if the events were significant or a prank.

Molinella UFO Sightings

Il Resto del Carlino - April 5, 2009: This article reports on two UFO sightings in the Bassa area. One involved Antonella Faldini and her daughter seeing a light near San Benedetto Val di Sambro. The second, more detailed account, describes Lara Zerbini and her daughters, Giulia and Francesca Caprio, photographing a luminous object with orange lights on via Imperiale, Molinella, on a Wednesday evening. The object was described as a trapezoid-like shape, moving at low speed and appearing incorporeal. The family decided to share their photos, inspired by other recent sightings.

Book Review: "Il Cosmo degli Antichi"

This section briefly mentions a book titled "Il Cosmo degli Antichi" by Eugenio Lo Sardo, published by Donzelil editore. The book explores the concept of the cosmos from ancient Babylonian times through Dante, examining myths, philosophy, art, and poetry, and the historical human perception of the universe as a struggle between light and darkness.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of UFO-RAMA include the increasing number of UFO sightings globally, particularly in Italy, the ongoing investigation into these phenomena, and the growing public awareness and institutional acknowledgment of extraterrestrial reality. The magazine positions itself as a key source for information and dissemination on these topics, reflecting a stance that UFOs are a real and undeniable phenomenon that can no longer be hidden. The issue also touches upon space exploration and the achievements of Italian astronauts.